ferrite
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- noun
- /ˈfɛr.aɪt/
- Specialized
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ferrita
- In fact, we should be able to pick up the magnetic fields from such high current pulse using an inductor with a ferrite core like this.
- ferrite permanent magnets
- ferrite core
And even small things like you see this charging coil and what's called the ferrite shield, right?
- And even small things like you see this charging coil and what's called the ferrite shield, right?
Examples
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Ferrite is often used in electronic devices due to its ferrite properties.
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Typically, a ferrite material is predominantly iron.
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There are also ferrite Transformers that are not toroidal, for example this one.
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That is, it literally provides mineral fertilization with things like potash, zinc, copper, iron ferrite, calcium, and magnesium essential for biological plant and animal life.
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Both the steels exhibited identical microstructures of tempered martensite at the outer rim and pearlite ferrite at the core.
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When an engineer switches from a ferrite-based permanent magnet to a rare-earth iron-boron permanent magnet, for example, the size and volume of the motor can be reduced considerably, depending on the design of each motor.
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The majority of permanent magnets used in commercial DC motors are made from ceramic-ferrite materials whose energy product is roughly 3 1/2 Mega Gauss Oersteds (MGOe).
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The ferrite in this type of steel enhances its strength and durability.
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Many speakers utilize ferrite magnets to improve sound quality.
Synonyms
A magnetic form of iron that exists at normal temperatures
A magnetic form of iron that appears in steel below 906°C
A form of iron that is magnetic and stable below 906°C
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
ferrite = ferr + ite
Although built from the combining form 'ferr-' (iron) + the mineral-forming suffix '-ite', the root 'ferr-' is not a standalone English word and the term is a technical mineral/metallurgical name, so an average B1 learner would not be able to derive its meaning from familiar English bases.
Etymology
The word ferrite comes from the Latin ferrum, meaning 'iron', and the ending -ite used for 'minerals'. So, ferrite means an 'iron' form, which is why it names the soft, magnetic form of iron found in steel.